Who would enjoy this book? DIY-ers, cooks who like tinkering in the kitchen.

Quick Facts

• Who wrote it: Ivy Manning

• Who published it: Weldon Owen

• Number of recipes: Over 60

• Other highlights: This cookbook is full of simple, approachable projects — they're not the kinds of intensive DIY recipes that will require tons of special equipment or a dedicated weekend of their. They're meant to be fun!

There's also a good range of projects covered here, from quick pickles and strawberry jam to things like curing your own bacon and making limoncello. Pick and choose your project-du-jour and then come back for more.

Find the book at your local library, independent bookstore, or Amazon: Better from Scratch by Ivy Manning

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Emma is the recipe editor for The Kitchn and a graduate of the Cambridge School for Culinary Arts. She is the author of True Brews and Brew Better Beer (Spring 2015). Check out her personal blog for more cooking stories.